AS Monaco has officially announced a significant coaching change, bringing in Sébastien Pocognoli on a two-year contract. The 38-year-old Belgian tactician departs from Union Saint-Gilloise to take the helm at the Monegasque club, replacing Adi Hütter, who was dismissed on Friday.This move signals a new chapter for the French side, aiming to reignite their performance.
Pocognoli arrives in the principality accompanied by two key members of his former staff: Polish assistant Artur Kopyt and former Belgian international striker Kevin Mirallas. Mirallas, who had a notable playing career with clubs like Everton and Olympiakos, brings valuable experience to the coaching team.
AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Sébastien Pocognoli as coach ✍️
The 38-year-old Belgian technician has signed a contract binding him until June 2027 with the Rouge & Blanc.– AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco)
October 11, 2025
The club officially confirmed the appointment, stating, AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Sébastien Pocognoli as coach.
The contract for the Belgian manager extends through June 2027.
A Belgian Connection Continues for Monaco
Pocognoli’s appointment marks him as the second Belgian coach in AS Monaco’s history, following Philippe Clément, who managed the team from 2022 to 2023. Pocognoli arrives with an extraordinary pedigree,having led Union Saint-Gilloise to the Belgian league title last year. He also started the current season strongly, leaving the brussels club at the top of the Jupiler League standings, three points clear of Club Brugge. This track record suggests a coach capable of building winning teams.
The move comes at a critical juncture for AS Monaco. Currently sitting in fourth place in the French Championship after six matches, the team has struggled for consistency, securing only one win in their last five league outings. Furthermore, their Champions League campaign has yet to yield a victory, with one defeat and one draw from their opening two fixtures. The team is also awaiting the return of key player Paul Pogba from injury. Pocognoli’s immediate challenge will be to galvanize the squad and improve their results across all competitions.
